Sokoto Advancement Forum

10/07/2026

SOKOTO ADVANCEMENT FORUM (SAF) In Collaboration with Centre for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is inviting you to a hybrid meeting scheduled via both Physical and Zoom session.

Topic: BRAINSTORMING SESSION ON COPING WITH YOUTH DRUG ABUSE IN SOKOTO STATE
Time: Jul 11, 2026 09:30 AM Africa/Lagos
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09/07/2026

SOKOTO ADVANCEMENT FORUM (SAF)
In Collaboration with
Centre for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
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The Zonal Director/Managing Director/General Manager/Editor/Correspondent,
Respective media stations,
Sokoto State.

INVITATION TO ATTEND AND COVER A BRAINSTORMING SESSION ON COPING WITH YOUTH DRUG ABUSE IN SOKOTO STATE

Sir/Madam,

The Sokoto Advancement Forum (SAF), in collaboration with the Centre for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, respectfully invites your esteemed media organization to attend and provide media coverage for a Brainstorming Session on *"Coping with Youth Drug Abuse in Sokoto State."*

Youth drug abuse has become one of the most pressing social, public health, and security challenges confronting our society. The brainstorming session is designed to bring together policymakers, government officials, academics, security agencies, healthcare professionals, religious and traditional leaders, civil society organizations, development partners, youth organizations, and other critical stakeholders to deliberate on the issue and develop practical, evidence-based, and sustainable strategies for addressing the menace in Sokoto State.

The details of the programme are as follows:

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Venue: Muhammad Zayyanu Auditorium, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Main Campus, Sokoto.

Thank you.
………………………………
Malami Ladan (Sa'i)
Secretary General (SAF)

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Salamun alaikum Members of SAF and the Sokoto Community,
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FG OPENS FREE ADMISSION FOR FEDERAL TECHNICAL COLLEGES NATIONWIDE

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that the application portal for admission into Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria will officially open on Monday, January 26, 2026.

This initiative, approved by Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa, is designed to provide young Nigerians with practical, industry-relevant skills.

The program is a core part of a broader government strategy to boost vocational education and national economic growth.

According to a statement from the Ministry’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folasade, the Federal Government will fully fund the education of all successful candidates upon admission.

The program is open to prospective students aged between 13 and 20 years.

Applicants must complete their registration through the official NABTEB portal at https://student.nabteb.gov.ng.

The Ministry emphasized that a valid National Identification Number (NIN) is mandatory for all candidates.

The registration window closes on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with the National Common Entrance Examination scheduled to take place nationwide on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Parents and guardians are advised to seek information only through official government channels.

The Ministry reiterated that expanding access to quality technical training is vital for empowering the youth and ensuring sustainable development.

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